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domthompson
Brisbane, Australia

Service like no other... exceptional

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 27 July 2019via mobile
Whilst this is not a review for an overnight stay, my experience with the staff at this resort speak volumes of the service and hospitality at Navini.
We visited the island after a boat transfer between other islands went wrong and the staff here were only too happy to assist.
Looked after with coffee and the assistance of their boat to get us the rest of the way.... I can’t thank Navini staff and the resort enough.
Impeccable help for weary travellers.
Vinaka Vakalevu
Date of stay: July 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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NaviniIsl, Owner at Navini Island Resort, responded to this review
Responded 18 Aug 2019
Bula domthompson,

Vinaka vakalevu for your kind comments.

Our staff were happy to make your short experience comfortable and we are glad that you were impressed with the service. Thank you.

We look forward to having you stay with us sometime.

With best wishes,
Simone and the Navini Family
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    Reviewed 15 July 2019 via mobile

    We returned to Navini after a 10 yr absence - we won’t be waiting that long for our next visit.
    The biggest improvement in 10 yrs has been the revamped bar/dining area and the food itself. We took the 3-meal/day package and the wait and kitchen staff had no problem in adjusting the menu to our requests (mostly more veg in place of carb elements). The food was really delicious, lots of fresh fish and salads and loads of choices at every meal.
    We had a 2-room bure which worked well for the 3 of us. Located on the NW side we got the winter sunset perfectly. Some cheap reef shoes came in useful on the rocks and with all the coral.
    The other guests were delightful - good company at meals, fun on the afternoon volleyball court and over an evening game of vindi vindi. There were a few families with kids of various ages - if that’s not your thing then research the dates of Aus/NZ school holidays to avoid them.
    The days were filled with great snorkeling, both on the north of the island and on the morning excursions. Lengthy swims with turtles were a major highlight... Afternoons were resting, swimming, water sports until 4:30 pm volleyball game, then cocktails and prep for dinner. Our stay felt both long, as we relaxed immediately and felt we packed loads in, and short as it came to an end too soon.
    Finally, the thing that hasn’t changed is the warmth and genuine hospitality of the team on Navini. I won’t attempt to call out individuals as all were unfailingly lovely, friendly and professional. Can’t recommend or thank them enough.
    See you next year!

    Date of stay: July 2019
    Trip type: Travelled with family
    1  Thank Rich M
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    Reviewed 6 July 2019

    We just spent 5 perfect nights on Navini. Even though we were moving on to another resort (Likuliku on Malolo), we didn't want to leave! We split up our vacation up between the two resorts, thinking we might feel confined on a 6 acre island after 5 days but my wife and kids and I all would have been happy to stay another week (at least!) on Navini. Snorkeling on the north side of the island was as good as any of the other reefs we went to with plenty of corals, shells (just don't touch any live cones!), brightly colored fish, sharks (friendly), and turtles.

    Bures were simple but clean and comfortable and felt very private. Very much enjoyed having a large, covered day bed outside on the sand for reading, napping, or just watching the Black-Tipped Reef sharks feeding on the small bait fish swimming a few feet off the shore. Chaise lounge chairs were also available even closer to the water and provided great viewing of the stars at night. Food? Plentiful and very tasty. It's not a Michelin-starred experience but instead just good home cooking. Fits perfectly with the whole vibe and experience of Navini. (You don't even have to wear shoes at meals.)

    But what makes Navini so incredible are the people who work there. Vini, Nanise, Vaulina, Joka, Thomas, Dumu, Si (Sy?), Ari, Kunal, Lo, Evi, Jose... I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting. Their warmth and hospitality were unlike anything we've ever experienced. Tears were shed at departure as we felt like we were saying goodbye to family.

    Given how convenient it is to get to Navini from Nadi airport (you're met at the airport, drive for 20 minutes to the dock, and then take a 30 minute boat ride to the island), it makes Navini tough to beat. We cannot wait to return!

    Room tip: There are no bad bures here. All are on the beach.
    Date of stay: June 2019
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    2  Thank ZinFan707
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    Reviewed 2 July 2019

    You can't go wrong choosing Navini for your Fiji vacation. This was our first time visiting Fiji and I liked the idea that after 24 hours of traveling someone would meet us at the airport and take us to our destination as soon as we arrived. Staying at Navini is so enjoyable. I never felt so safe and relaxed. The staff is amazing. This was our favorite place to stay in Fiji.

    Room tip: There isn't a bad place to stay on Navini
    Date of stay: June 2019
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Thank utahmiller
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    Reviewed 1 July 2019

    Our Family group of 12, 70 years old down to 4 years old, have just returned home from a wonderful week on Navini Island. All of us were very sorry to leave, especially the children. Their new Fijian friends who took care of them and played with them after children's dinner hour were loved by the children and will be missed.
    All of us had a fantastic time on the snorkeling trips with life jackets and swim noodles available for weaker swimmers. The reef around the island was also great, the coral is recovering from cyclone damage and there are lots of fish, shells, little sharks and turtles to see and not too many sea lice.
    Some of the family have food allergies and intolerances which were very well catered for, nothing was too much trouble. All the meals were great, a little big for some of us. The tropical fruit platters were yummy. The most delicious birthday cake was made for us as 3 of the males had birthdays in the week we arrived on Navini, and the guitar playing and singing for the birthday boys was a lovely touch we all appreciated.
    Free use of kayaks, sail boat, snorkel equipment, paddle boards was a treat which we all enjoyed. There were plenty for everyone to use without a time limit.
    After dinner we were usually too tired from the sea and sun to join the local board game, apart from one or two of us on the last night.
    All of us felt very safe here and none of us ever thought of locking our rooms. My doors were wide open all the time, apart from when I was sleeping at night. I have never felt like that on holiday before, truly a treat.
    All of us are planning to return, it was the most wonderful holiday in a beautiful safe place with beautiful people there to look after us.

    Room tip: All rooms are great
    Date of stay: June 2019
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed 16 June 2019

    It’s not hard to see why Navini has so many repeat visitors, it really is something special.
    Firstly it’s only an hour from the airport, with 24/7 access so you don’t have to spend a night in transit (unlike more remote islands). Secondly there is plenty of space and privacy- each Bure has its own small garden with sun loungers, day bed or hammock. Thirdly a complimentary activity each morning helps strike the balance between leisure and action.
    Add excellent food, friendly Fijian staff and a laid back vibe, and its makes for a great holiday.
    We had a five day stay in a Deluxe Premier Bure, our friends stayed in a two room Bure, across the island from each other. Both Bures were reasonably spacious, modern and spotless. We shared sundowners each night on the sunset side of the island out of the wind, before heading off to dinner.
    The shared dining table worked well, with most guests (mainly Australians, with a Spanish and NZ couple) ranging from 19 to seventy- something, happy to chat. However guests were welcome to sit on private tables, and most couples did at least occasionally.
    Food was very good (far better than at the more expensive resort we stayed at earlier in the trip). Fresh fruit and cooked breakfast in the morning, a choice of three mains and two desserts for lunch and three multi- choice courses for dinner. It was home style cooking, if your home cook is excellent and gives you lots of choices. Loved the profiteroles one night.
    Activities ranged from a trip to a resort on a neighboring island, to snorkeling trip to the uses of a coconut one windy day. There was also plenty of free water sports equipment, all in very good condition. One of the staff kindly carried a kayak across the island so I could paddle inside the protecting reef.
    This resort is run with care by the resident owners, Kunal, the manager is so considerate and the staff are kind. It really was a great place to stay.

    Room tip: All Bures were on the waterfront, so make your choice according to the space you need.
    Date of stay: June 2019
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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